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In 1951 Italian-American composer [[Gian Carlo Menotti]] was commissioned an opera to be broadcast on TV for Christmas. Menotti created the story of Amahl, a poor crippled boy living with his widow mother and being visited by the [[Magi]] on their way to [[Bethlehem]]. | In 1951 Italian-American composer [[Gian Carlo Menotti]] was commissioned an opera to be broadcast on TV for Christmas. Menotti created the story of Amahl, a poor crippled boy living with his widow mother and being visited by the [[Magi]] on their way to [[Bethlehem]]. | ||
The opera was so successful that ''Amahl'' has become a popular character not only in music, but also in video productions and literary adaptations. | |||
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This page is edited by Gabriele Boccaccini, University of Michigan.
 Amahl in Scholarship and the Arts -- Overview In 1951 Italian-American composer Gian Carlo Menotti was commissioned an opera to be broadcast on TV for Christmas. Menotti created the story of Amahl, a poor crippled boy living with his widow mother and being visited by the Magi on their way to Bethlehem. The opera was so successful that Amahl has become a popular character not only in music, but also in video productions and literary adaptations.
 Amahl -- Highlights
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